Anne Hathaway Zhuzhes Up a Skirt Suit With a Fun Statement Belt
Giving the nine-to-five look a cool upgrade
Reported by Harper's Bazaar.
Anne Hathaway just showed up on Good Morning America wearing a lesson in modern dressing: that a killer belt can rewire an entire outfit. While statement belts have evolved from purely functional to full-on accessory theater—showing up on necklines, collars, and yes, even stacked in multiples—Hathaway's choice was particularly surgical. A thick black Khaite leather belt with a sculptural gold dome buckle cinched a gray Glen plaid Michael Kors blazer, transforming what could have been boardroom-basic into something with actual edge.
The blazer itself wasn't playing it safe either. Peak lapels, sharp shoulders, front pockets—standard corporate dress code material. But a streamer of fabric cascading from one pocket down her side added an unexpected narrative to the tailoring. Paired with a matching panel midi skirt featuring side slits and layered over a black Michael Kors knit bodysuit, the full look read as a sophisticated three-piece that somehow felt both polished and subversive. The pieces came from Michael Kors' Fall/Winter 2026 collection, unveiled last February, which means Hathaway was essentially blueprinting next season's power dressing.
The Details Do the Heavy Lifting
What elevated this from corporate uniform to actual fashion moment came down to supporting players: burgundy So Kate pumps from Christian Louboutin (the color pop was crucial), cat-eye sunglasses from Krewe, and golden jewelry from Bulgari. According to Harper's Bazaar, belts have officially transcended their original job—holding up pants—and are now operating as decorative storytellers.
It's telling that as Hathaway cycles through promotional appearances for The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mother Mary, her styling has shifted from scientific to gothic to artistic to this: corporate with a twist. Working with stylist Erin Walsh, she's demonstrated that one strong accessory choice—a belt, really—can rewire how we read a traditional silhouette. The statement belt isn't just trendy; it's become the easiest way to signal that you're not dressing by committee, even when you absolutely are.
Read the original at Harper's Bazaar.
